tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108382665458119460.post8974572932279276344..comments2024-03-22T22:30:30.297-04:00Comments on USMRR Aquia Line and other Model Railroad Adventures: Harbor Master StationBerniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14041125155303909803noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108382665458119460.post-58111868557872378322014-01-09T18:54:02.115-05:002014-01-09T18:54:02.115-05:00I was not pleased with how the shingles came out, ...I was not pleased with how the shingles came out, so I never went forward with the kit.Berniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14041125155303909803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108382665458119460.post-43934857841556962792014-01-08T17:06:15.926-05:002014-01-08T17:06:15.926-05:00Did the Harbor Master Station kit ever happen? Is ...Did the Harbor Master Station kit ever happen? Is it available anywhere?RChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776888087925857990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108382665458119460.post-89581538213182868402010-07-19T17:03:00.493-04:002010-07-19T17:03:00.493-04:00That reflection where the Minwax "water"...That reflection where the Minwax "water" and the backdrop "water" intersect appear somewhat like a reflective wake. A half-hull waterline model (or even a backdrop painting of a vessel under way) might be able to exploit or disguise that joint.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108382665458119460.post-38607454455374082392010-07-06T21:25:48.607-04:002010-07-06T21:25:48.607-04:00First we have to get the O scale one done. Maybe a...First we have to get the O scale one done. Maybe a S scale version can follow. The shingles may be over scale for S though.Berniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14041125155303909803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108382665458119460.post-34830059480150888062010-07-04T11:01:31.498-04:002010-07-04T11:01:31.498-04:00I would make the station available in Sn2 as well,...I would make the station available in Sn2 as well, it is THE growth scale for Maine 2 footers.<br /><br />CSCtwofoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350841650555136137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108382665458119460.post-43793178228399379492010-06-28T12:25:34.274-04:002010-06-28T12:25:34.274-04:00here is what the Minwax customer service rep says:...here is what the Minwax customer service rep says:<br />Thank you for contacting Minwax. We appreciate your inquiry.<br /><br />A maximum of 3 coats of Polycrylic can be applied to a smooth wood surface.<br />Be sure to observe the coverage recommendations on the label to ensure the coats are the proper thickness. Thin, even coats are best. If you are looking for a heavy, built up appearance a poured on 2 part epoxy should be used. <br /><br />I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have further questions.Berniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14041125155303909803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108382665458119460.post-90064159494431329772010-06-27T07:20:31.227-04:002010-06-27T07:20:31.227-04:00Looks GREAT Bernie! Daylene said she wants to com...Looks GREAT Bernie! Daylene said she wants to come see it again... to see your water, when the wave effects are on.<br />I like the building as well - very nicely done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108382665458119460.post-74843729611329398242010-06-26T12:37:09.362-04:002010-06-26T12:37:09.362-04:00The plot thickens. Several other folks have chimed...The plot thickens. Several other folks have chimed in that multiple coats of Polycrylic is very possible. To resolve the issue I contacted Minwax directly. We'll see what they say.Berniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14041125155303909803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108382665458119460.post-40219000995029370762010-06-25T14:41:33.098-04:002010-06-25T14:41:33.098-04:00We discussed it some more, and our consensus is th...We discussed it some more, and our consensus is that the current acrylic can remain as 8 coats is not too far outside the parameters for a thin film application. So no sanding necessary.Berniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14041125155303909803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108382665458119460.post-16554965436880881992010-06-24T10:21:14.546-04:002010-06-24T10:21:14.546-04:00I am up to 8 layers and the shore line has the loo...I am up to 8 layers and the shore line has the look of depth. Now it's time to start adding pilings before going to the final layers.Berniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14041125155303909803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108382665458119460.post-43299887268364395332010-06-23T20:34:12.373-04:002010-06-23T20:34:12.373-04:00LOVE the water!!!!LOVE the water!!!!Railroad testhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18326025369398096349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108382665458119460.post-44707901004871570242010-06-23T17:17:25.862-04:002010-06-23T17:17:25.862-04:00I used a acrylic clear gloss for water. Three coat...I used a acrylic clear gloss for water. Three coats over a plaster base that has been painted with lacquer based paints. Your water's color is spot on but it does need to be thicker surface. Weird, I never realized how important the thickness of the translucent layer was until now. You seem to be on the right track though just keep the layering going.<br /><br />Bob HarrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108382665458119460.post-69702294348486837052010-06-22T21:33:29.382-04:002010-06-22T21:33:29.382-04:00The "water" looks great. Love the blog.
...The "water" looks great. Love the blog.<br />AndrewAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com